Sunset Beach weather in August (South Africa)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Sunset Beach this August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Sunset Beach includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C. While this month has some of the cooler temperatures of the year, it's far from cold and remains pleasant.

Precipitation

Sunset Beach in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 212 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sunset Beach climate page with graphs.

 

Sunset Beach, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sunset Beach, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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